Bay of Fundy

[peter k]

I was reading about this place the other day and was wondering if it can be done as a drift dive or is this just a stupid question?:wacko:

Peter

[pdoege]

Check it out

http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/scenicmarine/scuba.html

The tides are so strong I would think that a drift dive would be more of a "swept into the ocean" dive. :)

Peter

[peter k]

Thanks Peter,

I'd just read about it in a book and with a tidal difference of 14mtrs at springs it looked like it might be fun for a reasonably:wacko: :wacko: :wacko: quick drifter.

Peter

[Ber Rabbit]

We were in Nova Scotia near the Minas Basin and even if you don't dive, the area is simply AMAZING! After seeing that water my guess is the visibility is ZERO, talk about a churning, boiling brown mess! Would be interesting for a "been there done that" entry in the log book though.
Ber :bunny:

[Ziggys_Friend]

Peter,

The bay of Fundy is AMAZING and the tides are beyond belief … from “ocean” to “mudflats” in a few hours … (they go mudsliding there all the time). I’ve hiked the area, but haven’t done any diving there. However I have a friend (EMT) who lives in N.S. and does dive (He brought up a 10+lb lobster there last year) so if you really want info I’d be happy to connect the two of you.

~ Paul

P.S. I wonder where Mary has gotten to?

[Sharks Friend]

I was reading about this place the other day and was wondering if it can be done as a drift dive or is this just a stupid question?:wacko:

Peter
well peter i have been diving the bay of fundy for over 12 years now ... there are drift dives .... regular type diving ... boat diving...shore diving .. in my opinion it is world class for its fauna and flora... very nutiant rich waters due to the high tidal flows... cheers

[Firediver]

Diving is super.. some places require you dive in a certain window.. other places do not. But as Sharks Friend said it;s world class diving around here. I have on.y been diving for 2 years here and I love it.. every time I go out there is something new to see all the time. I am sure there are a number of divers around NB and NS who would be more then happy to take you out. GOod Luck

[adshepard]

well peter I have been diving the bay of fundy for over 12 years now ... there are drift dives .... regular type diving ... boat diving...shore diving .. in my opinion it is world class for its fauna and flora... very nutiant rich waters due to the high tidal flows... cheers

Have to agree. World class diving with tremendous marinelife. Currents can be wicked but drift dives are fine and diving at slack tide gives you plenty of time for easier dives.

Only problem in the area is finding a dive charter. Not many around, if any.

DSDO

Alan

[Firediver]

There is Navey Island Dive co in saint andrews...

[Firediver]

There is also a place in Luniburge NS

[adshepard]

There is also a place in Luniburge NS


I know of Navy Island Charters. It's only about an hour-and-one-half from our new summer home. Probably will use them next summer.

The place in Lunenburg, NS went out of business in December as far as I know. I used them in the summer of 2002 and when trying to last reach them I got a message that they went under at the end of 2003. Too bad as they were a nice outfit.

DSDO

Alan

[Firediver]

Hmm.. I am unsure. but we are doing a shark dive and a boat charter out to the Sagonay in Augest. charter is owned and operated by "Captain Bill Flower" through
"Lunenburg Ocean Adventures". Might be worth checking

[adshepard]

Old operation was South Shore Dive Center. Had their own pool and boat. Ws owned by a a guy named Ralph and I forget his partners name. Formerly Jo's Dive Center. It would be great to still have an operator up that way. I have a few friends heading there this July and this will make them very happy.

Thanks for the info.

DSdO

Alan

[Firediver]

You can check with Sharks friend and see also what other good dive sites there are. He's a good diver and mentioned before he has 12 years experience diving around the bay of Fundy. .. Your welcome on the info.